The near-total internet blackout in Iran is now entering its 57th day, with a total of 1,344 hours, according to the internet watchdog NetBlocks.

The Cuban government has said it is prepared for any potential United States attacks as the island-nation begins to recover from yet another blackout under a punishing oil blockade imposed by Washington that has pushed its economy to the brink.

More than 10 million people have had power cut to their homes and businesses across Cuba after the country's national electrical grid collapsed for the second time in a week.

Cuba's national power grid has collapsed amid the ongoing oil blockade imposed by the United States on the island nation.

Iran’s nationwide internet disruption has passed the 48-hour mark, according to the London-based monitoring organization NetBlocks, leaving large parts of the country cut off from online communication as regional tensions escalate.

More than 300 hours have passed since Iran imposed a nationwide internet blackout, an internet monitoring group said, as authorities attempt to control information during the ongoing protests.

Iran could restore internet in the coming days, a senior parliament member said, after authorities shut communications during the worst protests since 1979.